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Skylers are a CLOSED SPECIES. This means you can not make your own or use these ideas without my permission.

The basics: Very Generalized:
Species Name: Skylers (AKA cloud dogs)

Scientific name: Cumulus Lupus

General Species appearance:
Size:
Feminine Skylers: 45-60 cm at shoulders (average)
Masculine Skylers: 50-75 cm at shoulders (average)

Body Type: Dragon/dog like-body, Quite long and slinky.

Habitat: Wolken Landen

General Temperament:
White/light clouds: Happier and more kind, caring, and social.
Dark/heavy clouds: More angry and willing to lash out, easily annoyed, grumpy.

Any Specific Specie Rules or traits that should be discussed:
-When upset, their clouds will get heavy and they "rain", AKA cry. Their body clouds will drip rain everywhere
-If they loose all their clouds by crying too much or being in a dry environment, they die.
-To keep them from getting depressed and crying to death, they need buddies to keep them happy.
-Very social animals, almost ALWAYS need a buddy.

Anatomy, Physiology, Biology: What they do, how they do it, and why:
Body Type: Dragon like-body Quite long and slinky. Coating of ozone layer to protect their inner habitats/any living environments.

How does this help them in their environment?
Skyler's main danger are chemicals that are harmful to their ozone layer coat, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), pesticides like methyl bromide, and methyl chloroform, that takes the shape of a wolf-like figure. Skylers sometimes will not recognize the dangerous chemicals and pesticides, and will be eaten away by them. Their long legs allow them to run fast.

Does their body type change depending on where they live?
No, they all live on Wolken Landen, where they have the same basic shape. Their clouds differ greatly though, based on their personality.

Do they have fur, Scales, skin Etc?
Skyler's skin/coat is made of an ozone layer that protects and life they they carry in their body. They also have several clouds that are protected by their ozone layer coat.

Do these differ on where they live and how so?
No, any difference between Skylers is their mental state/personality and genetics.

What are their protection Mechanisms?
Although they don't have any completely protective parts of their body, they can release some of their clouds to blind any predators and confuse them. The released cloud will make the predator loose sense of direction and they will be unable to see.

Are they Carnivores, Omnivores, or Herbivores?
Skylers do not eat, they only drink from the ponds and other small bodies of water on Wolken Landen to make sure they have plenty of clouds.

Do any of their traits reflect this and how so?
If Skylers do not drink enough water and become dehydrated, they will become weak, tired, and grumpy, much like human dehydration. Skylers need a steady supply of water to keep them happy and social.

What is their main source of food?
N/A, they drink water only.

How do they obtain this water?
Wolken Landen has plenty of small ponds for Skylers to drink from. They ponds are always full, as the cloud flooring of Wolken Landen serves as a constant supply.

How often do they drink?
The more they drink, the happier they will be. If they like being social, the friendlier they are, the more water they will drink to keep themselves alert and happy. Skylers who choose to be grumpy and non-social won't drink as much water, which makes it obvious to other to leave them be.
Describe their digestion- is there anything special about it?
The water they drink flows into their body, and inside the ozone layer they evaporate into clouds.

Do they have any natural enemies/ Predators?:
Skyler's main danger are chemicals that are harmful to their ozone layer coat, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), pesticides like methyl bromide, and methyl chloroform, that takes the shape of a wolf-like figure. These figures are made up of the dangerous gas chemicals, and are hard be alerted of as they are odorless and colorless. Some of them will have a specific tint depending on which kind of chemical they are of the three.
CFCs are the most dangerous and have a yellow tint. Methyl bromide is equally as dangerous as Methyl Chloroform, and has a blue tint, while Methyl Chloroform has a green tint.

How do they defend against these?
Although they don't have any completely protective parts of their body, they can release some of their clouds to blind any predators and confuse them. The released cloud will make the predator loose sense of direction and they will be unable to see. The Skylers then have the chance to run off, or will call for help to their buddies or pack.

What is their greatest survival asset: (I.e : Instinct, Magic, Intelligence)
Skylers mainly rely on outsmarting their predators.

How do they use their environment to their advantage?:
Because some parts of Wolken Landen are busy with other Skylers/packs, they will help out any Skyler in need, and will eventually chase off any dangerous chemicals.

Does their anatomy Allow them to swim, fly, run, dig, etc?:
Skylers are very light, and since the gravity on Wolken Landen isn't too strong, they can hover for a short period of time. It is very similar to being on Earth's moon.

Are they intelligent?:
They aren't very book smart, but they know how to work together and outsmart a predator.

Do they have any heightened senses?
They're best trait is hearing and eye sight

What are common/ Dominant traits? (physical) :
Common traits of a Skyler is having an internal blue sky, eye color matching their body's sky color, and their clouds sticking around their back and tail area. Is it also common for them to have white clouds.

What are Rare/ Resessive traits? (physical) :
Having a sunset sky or other different sky, followers such as birds, hot air balloons, or other cloud traits like rainbows or air planes. Stormy clouds are not rare, but are less common. Another rare trait is a complicated environment in their body, such as a city or grass fields with mini living creatures.

What are common/ Dominant traits? (otherwise) :
Most Skylers are social and bubbly, and like company

What are Rare/ Resessive traits? (otherwise):
It is more uncommon to see a grumpy/stormy Skyler that hates being around others.

How are traits passed on? Ie. Genetics, trait swapping from parents etc
Traits are passed on genetically from two parents, regardless of their gender.

Can your species breed?
Yes, Cloud pups are kept in the more feminine of the parent's temporary cloud womb for about 9 weeks before the cloud dissolves and they are born.

What are traits that have to do with Mating/Lovelife?: As in attracting a mate?
For some strange reason, it is common for Skylers to be attracted to opposites. For example, if you have a happy, energetic, and social Skyler, they will most likely try to find a grumpier and unsocial Skyler to become mates with. The opposite characteristics of the Skylers will cancel each other out for a good relationship, almost like Yin and Yang.

Does your species Mate for life or do they have multiple partners?:
Skylers are pretty flexible when it comes to mates, but they are usually very loyal to their mate and will last for life.

Does your species have an aspect of gender?
No, Skylers are all genderless but can be more feminine or masculine as they choose. It's not uncommon for Skylers to change their "gender" multiple times throughout their lives, Skylers do not judge others by what gender they choose to go by. When it comes to having a pup, the parents will decide who carries the pup for 9 weeks, but it is usually the more feminine and motherly one of the two.

Does your species have cases of Homosexuality or is love strictly baby making?
Yes, Skylers love each other for their personalities instead of what they identify as. In some rare cases though, Skylers will be attracted to one specific gender only.

A Bit of Sociology

Does your species live in groups?
Sometimes they will, then other times they are too social and would rather go from pack to pack. Some don't live in packs at all. Like when it comes to mates, they are very flexible.

If so, what is a group of your species called?
A pack.

Do they have a hierarchy? Explain:
No, overall Skylers don't like the idea of inequality, and believes everyone is equal, with the exception of the Supreme Skyler. She is sort of like a queen, and very rare to see. She is a loner and travels a lot, which is unique for a Skyler considering they are social animals. She cannot be killed easily, and is the largest and most evolved Skyler.

Does your species Have a religion?:
No

Does your species have a code, rules, or law that they follow?:
Skylers go by 3 main rules:
1. Do not kill or hurt others
2. Do not betray anyone you have said to be loyal to.
3. Always help those in danger

What happens if a Skyler breaks this code? etc:
Any Skyler that breaks any of the three rules will be shunned from everyone else, and will most likely die from being alone. (Losing too much water, being attacked by chemicals.)

What is their general Society like?
Skylers stick together and are very loyal to their own kind. Even strangers will go out of their way to make sure everyone is happy.

Does clothing or accessories play a role in your species?
Skylers don't have much to accessorize with, but occasionally they will find long grasses by Wolken Landen's ponds and will weave them into bows, necklaces, and other accessories. Sometimes Skylers will make a grass accessory to show their love or friendship to another.

Does your species have any celebrations or Festivals:
Occasionally Skylers will hold friendly competitions that include races, weaving competitions, and other games. They can get quite competitive and love a good game.

Do parents care for their children?
Yes, they are very protective of their children and will care for them for about 9 weeks until they are ready to go find new friends. Pups will sometimes visit their parents, and are usually quite close to them.

What is a typical amount of children a parent can have:
Skylers can usually have up to 3 pups in their lifetime each, so parents could have up to 6 offspring throughout their lifetime.

Single births or litters?:
A Skyler can give birth to one pup at a time.

Live Births, Eggs, or spontaneous lives?:
Skylers give birth when the 9 weeks are up, then the cloud womb will dissolve and the pup is born.

Does your species celebrate births?
Not particulary, the parents will usually celebrate privately.

Typical Life span
9-13 years average.

Do your species mourn the dead:
Yes, Skylers can become very upset when loved ones die and need company to keep themselves distracted and happy.

About Wolken Landen
What is Wolken Landen?
Wolken Landen is a planet that revolves around the Antel sun, far away from Earth. It has two small moons, and is home to Skylers.

How did Wolken Landen form?
Wolken Landen started out as a planet made of rock, then gradually water flooded the entire planet. The sun Antel's rays formed clouds surrounded the planet, and some clouds were seperated from the cloud covering the planet and formed Skylers.

Where do the predators live/where did they come from?
The moons of Wolken Landen used to be large meteors containing dangerous gases that passed by the ear and picked up dangerous chemicals from the atmosphere. Those meteors traveled and finally got caught into Wolken Landen's gravity pull, where they were shaped into round moons. Eventually with the combination of heat and water, they chemicals rose from inside the meteors and found their way onto Wolken Landen, where they became alive the same way Skylers did. Copying the Skyler's basic shape, they seem to resemble wolves, and prey on the Skyler's ozone layers.

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Skylers are a CLOSED SPECIES and belong to MissAbbeline . In no way can you copy, make your own without permission, or steal the ideas or designs of Skylers.

Questions made up by: Fenny-Fang - fenny-fang.deviantart.com/jour…

Description
Skylers are a CLOSED SPECIES. This means you can not make your own or use these ideas without my permission.

The basics: Very Generalized:
Species Name: Skylers (AKA cloud dogs)

Scientific name: Cumulus Lupus

General Species appearance:
Size:
Feminine Skylers: 45-60 cm at shoulders (average)
Masculine Skylers: 50-75 cm at shoulders (average)

Body Type: Dragon/dog like-body, Quite long and slinky.

Habitat: Wolken Landen

General Temperament:
White/light clouds: Happier and more kind, caring, and social.
Dark/heavy clouds: More angry and willing to lash out, easily annoyed, grumpy.

Any Specific Specie Rules or traits that should be discussed:
-When upset, their clouds will get heavy and they "rain", AKA cry. Their body clouds will drip rain everywhere
-If they loose all their clouds by crying too much or being in a dry environment, they die.
-To keep them from getting depressed and crying to death, they need buddies to keep them happy.
-Very social animals, almost ALWAYS need a buddy.

Anatomy, Physiology, Biology: What they do, how they do it, and why:
Body Type: Dragon like-body Quite long and slinky. Coating of ozone layer to protect their inner habitats/any living environments.

How does this help them in their environment?
Skyler's main danger are chemicals that are harmful to their ozone layer coat, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), pesticides like methyl bromide, and methyl chloroform, that takes the shape of a wolf-like figure. Skylers sometimes will not recognize the dangerous chemicals and pesticides, and will be eaten away by them. Their long legs allow them to run fast.

Does their body type change depending on where they live?
No, they all live on Wolken Landen, where they have the same basic shape. Their clouds differ greatly though, based on their personality.

Do they have fur, Scales, skin Etc?
Skyler's skin/coat is made of an ozone layer that protects and life they they carry in their body. They also have several clouds that are protected by their ozone layer coat.

Do these differ on where they live and how so?
No, any difference between Skylers is their mental state/personality and genetics.

What are their protection Mechanisms?
Although they don't have any completely protective parts of their body, they can release some of their clouds to blind any predators and confuse them. The released cloud will make the predator loose sense of direction and they will be unable to see.

Are they Carnivores, Omnivores, or Herbivores?
Skylers do not eat, they only drink from the ponds and other small bodies of water on Wolken Landen to make sure they have plenty of clouds.

Do any of their traits reflect this and how so?
If Skylers do not drink enough water and become dehydrated, they will become weak, tired, and grumpy, much like human dehydration. Skylers need a steady supply of water to keep them happy and social.

What is their main source of food?
N/A, they drink water only.

How do they obtain this water?
Wolken Landen has plenty of small ponds for Skylers to drink from. They ponds are always full, as the cloud flooring of Wolken Landen serves as a constant supply.

How often do they drink?
The more they drink, the happier they will be. If they like being social, the friendlier they are, the more water they will drink to keep themselves alert and happy. Skylers who choose to be grumpy and non-social won't drink as much water, which makes it obvious to other to leave them be.
Describe their digestion- is there anything special about it?
The water they drink flows into their body, and inside the ozone layer they evaporate into clouds.

Do they have any natural enemies/ Predators?:
Skyler's main danger are chemicals that are harmful to their ozone layer coat, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), pesticides like methyl bromide, and methyl chloroform, that takes the shape of a wolf-like figure. These figures are made up of the dangerous gas chemicals, and are hard be alerted of as they are odorless and colorless. Some of them will have a specific tint depending on which kind of chemical they are of the three.
CFCs are the most dangerous and have a yellow tint. Methyl bromide is equally as dangerous as Methyl Chloroform, and has a blue tint, while Methyl Chloroform has a green tint.

How do they defend against these?
Although they don't have any completely protective parts of their body, they can release some of their clouds to blind any predators and confuse them. The released cloud will make the predator loose sense of direction and they will be unable to see. The Skylers then have the chance to run off, or will call for help to their buddies or pack.

What is their greatest survival asset: (I.e : Instinct, Magic, Intelligence)
Skylers mainly rely on outsmarting their predators.

How do they use their environment to their advantage?:
Because some parts of Wolken Landen are busy with other Skylers/packs, they will help out any Skyler in need, and will eventually chase off any dangerous chemicals.

Does their anatomy Allow them to swim, fly, run, dig, etc?:
Skylers are very light, and since the gravity on Wolken Landen isn't too strong, they can hover for a short period of time. It is very similar to being on Earth's moon.

Are they intelligent?:
They aren't very book smart, but they know how to work together and outsmart a predator.

Do they have any heightened senses?
They're best trait is hearing and eye sight

What are common/ Dominant traits? (physical) :
Common traits of a Skyler is having an internal blue sky, eye color matching their body's sky color, and their clouds sticking around their back and tail area. Is it also common for them to have white clouds.

What are Rare/ Resessive traits? (physical) :
Having a sunset sky or other different sky, followers such as birds, hot air balloons, or other cloud traits like rainbows or air planes. Stormy clouds are not rare, but are less common. Another rare trait is a complicated environment in their body, such as a city or grass fields with mini living creatures.

What are common/ Dominant traits? (otherwise) :
Most Skylers are social and bubbly, and like company

What are Rare/ Resessive traits? (otherwise):
It is more uncommon to see a grumpy/stormy Skyler that hates being around others.

How are traits passed on? Ie. Genetics, trait swapping from parents etc
Traits are passed on genetically from two parents, regardless of their gender.

Can your species breed?
Yes, Cloud pups are kept in the more feminine of the parent's temporary cloud womb for about 9 weeks before the cloud dissolves and they are born.

What are traits that have to do with Mating/Lovelife?: As in attracting a mate?
For some strange reason, it is common for Skylers to be attracted to opposites. For example, if you have a happy, energetic, and social Skyler, they will most likely try to find a grumpier and unsocial Skyler to become mates with. The opposite characteristics of the Skylers will cancel each other out for a good relationship, almost like Yin and Yang.

Does your species Mate for life or do they have multiple partners?:
Skylers are pretty flexible when it comes to mates, but they are usually very loyal to their mate and will last for life.

Does your species have an aspect of gender?
No, Skylers are all genderless but can be more feminine or masculine as they choose. It's not uncommon for Skylers to change their "gender" multiple times throughout their lives, Skylers do not judge others by what gender they choose to go by. When it comes to having a pup, the parents will decide who carries the pup for 9 weeks, but it is usually the more feminine and motherly one of the two.

Does your species have cases of Homosexuality or is love strictly baby making?
Yes, Skylers love each other for their personalities instead of what they identify as. In some rare cases though, Skylers will be attracted to one specific gender only.

A Bit of Sociology

Does your species live in groups?
Sometimes they will, then other times they are too social and would rather go from pack to pack. Some don't live in packs at all. Like when it comes to mates, they are very flexible.

If so, what is a group of your species called?
A pack.

Do they have a hierarchy? Explain:
No, overall Skylers don't like the idea of inequality, and believes everyone is equal, with the exception of the Supreme Skyler. She is sort of like a queen, and very rare to see. She is a loner and travels a lot, which is unique for a Skyler considering they are social animals. She cannot be killed easily, and is the largest and most evolved Skyler.

Does your species Have a religion?:
No

Does your species have a code, rules, or law that they follow?:
Skylers go by 3 main rules:
1. Do not kill or hurt others
2. Do not betray anyone you have said to be loyal to.
3. Always help those in danger

What happens if a Skyler breaks this code? etc:
Any Skyler that breaks any of the three rules will be shunned from everyone else, and will most likely die from being alone. (Losing too much water, being attacked by chemicals.)

What is their general Society like?
Skylers stick together and are very loyal to their own kind. Even strangers will go out of their way to make sure everyone is happy.

Does clothing or accessories play a role in your species?
Skylers don't have much to accessorize with, but occasionally they will find long grasses by Wolken Landen's ponds and will weave them into bows, necklaces, and other accessories. Sometimes Skylers will make a grass accessory to show their love or friendship to another.

Does your species have any celebrations or Festivals:
Occasionally Skylers will hold friendly competitions that include races, weaving competitions, and other games. They can get quite competitive and love a good game.

Do parents care for their children?
Yes, they are very protective of their children and will care for them for about 9 weeks until they are ready to go find new friends. Pups will sometimes visit their parents, and are usually quite close to them.

What is a typical amount of children a parent can have:
Skylers can usually have up to 3 pups in their lifetime each, so parents could have up to 6 offspring throughout their lifetime.

Single births or litters?:
A Skyler can give birth to one pup at a time.

Live Births, Eggs, or spontaneous lives?:
Skylers give birth when the 9 weeks are up, then the cloud womb will dissolve and the pup is born.

Does your species celebrate births?
Not particulary, the parents will usually celebrate privately.

Typical Life span
9-13 years average.

Do your species mourn the dead:
Yes, Skylers can become very upset when loved ones die and need company to keep themselves distracted and happy.

About Wolken Landen
What is Wolken Landen?
Wolken Landen is a planet that revolves around the Antel sun, far away from Earth. It has two small moons, and is home to Skylers.

How did Wolken Landen form?
Wolken Landen started out as a planet made of rock, then gradually water flooded the entire planet. The sun Antel's rays formed clouds surrounded the planet, and some clouds were seperated from the cloud covering the planet and formed Skylers.

Where do the predators live/where did they come from?
The moons of Wolken Landen used to be large meteors containing dangerous gases that passed by the ear and picked up dangerous chemicals from the atmosphere. Those meteors traveled and finally got caught into Wolken Landen's gravity pull, where they were shaped into round moons. Eventually with the combination of heat and water, they chemicals rose from inside the meteors and found their way onto Wolken Landen, where they became alive the same way Skylers did. Copying the Skyler's basic shape, they seem to resemble wolves, and prey on the Skyler's ozone layers.

- - - -
Skylers are a CLOSED SPECIES and belong to MissAbbeline . In no way can you copy, make your own without permission, or steal the ideas or designs of Skylers.

Questions made up by: Fenny-Fang - fenny-fang.deviantart.com/jour…